Flood Watch Issued for Central Desert and Multiple Catchments in Northern Territory and Queensland
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a flood watch for the South Eastern inland Northern Territory and Queensland as heavy rain causes river rises and community isolation.
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- Record type
- Flood Watch
- Affected area
- South Eastern inland Northern Territory and Queensland
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Eastern inland Northern Territory and Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Flood Watch Number 13 for parts of the South Eastern inland areas of the Northern Territory and Queensland. This alert (IDD20590) serves as early advice for possible flooding within specified catchments where river level rises and areas of flooding are already occurring.
Affected Areas
The following catchments and regions are likely to be affected:
- Georgina River and Eyre Creek
- Finke River and Stephenson Creek
- MacDonnell Ranges (specifically eastern areas)
- Simpson Desert
- Central Desert
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are urged to take the following safety precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and check road conditions before traveling, as many roads are currently impacted.
- Plan ahead to avoid driving on flooded roads.
- For emergency assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
- Monitor local media and visit www.securent.nt.gov.au for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
A broad trough of low pressure extending through southern and central districts is drawing in high tropical moisture, creating a persistent risk of heavy rainfall. Because catchments are already wet from significant rainfall over the last few days, they are expected to respond quickly to further precipitation. Expected impacts include localized flooding, overland inundation, and the isolation of some communities. These conditions are also likely to adversely affect the welfare of livestock.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 1:14 pm ACST on Monday, March 2, 2026. Further flooding is expected over the next few days as heavy rainfall persists. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 1:30 PM ACST on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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